Design Manager - Adaptive Reuse - Senior

Your Role

We are searching for an experienced Design Manager with a successful track record of managing all phases of building renovation, common area upgrades, and landlord improvement projects while leading multiple projects at the same time. A Design Manager at Gensler works with autonomy to be responsible for the execution of a variety of project types and sizes and will lead all phases of projects. They will be involved in all phases of the project delivery and must have a working knowledge of this process with the ability to deliver the successful completion of a project. A Design Manager will work/interact with and mentor junior staff to encourage a high level of design and ensure client satisfaction by being the main point of contact for the client in all work produced.

What You Will Do

• Act as lead design manager for a variety of project types
• Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
• Mentor junior staff
• Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation
• Other related duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• 10-15 Years of Design Management experience in an Architecture firm, working on building renovation, repositioning, and landlord service project types
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation
• Accredited Professional certification or expertise in a minimum of three of the following: LEED, FITWEL, WELL, LIVING BUILDING (LFA), PASSIVE HOUSE (CPHC), or other relevant programs.
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of architectural projects
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Desire to mentor junior staff
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence
• Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
• Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), and AutoCAD.
• Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop skills

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format.

**The base salary will be estimated between $110K - $140K plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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